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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

4911 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Nephew of abducted Kaduna Anglican Priest mentions exact day he was killed, seeks his wife’s release

Nephew of abducted Kaduna Anglican Priest mentions exact day he was killed, seeks his wife’s release

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Breaking: Wike's FCTA takes action on 1,095 property titles revoked

Breaking: Wike's FCTA takes action on 1,095 property titles revoked

Nigeria

5 months ago

Candy Bleakz robbed in presence of police in Cape Town, clip goes viral: "Crime in SA is Number 1"

Candy Bleakz robbed in presence of police in Cape Town, clip goes viral: "Crime in SA is Number 1"

Music

5 months ago

Ndume: Nigeria could save billions if lawmakers sit part time

Ndume: Nigeria could save billions if lawmakers sit part time

Nigeria

5 months ago

Interior minister pays unscheduled visit to fire service, uncovers major gap

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Interior minister pays unscheduled visit to fire service, uncovers major gap

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Top northern governor declares Friday as public holiday, gives reason

Breaking: Top northern governor declares Friday as public holiday, gives reason

Nigeria

5 months ago

Wumi Toriola kneels before Afeez Owo as they end their feud at Odunlade’s movie premiere

Wumi Toriola kneels before Afeez Owo as they end their feud at Odunlade’s movie premiere

Celebrities

5 months ago

Nollywood’s long-standing tension between actress Wumi Toriola and veteran actor Afeez Owo has finally been resolved at Odunlade Adekola's movie premiere.

Experts analyse CBN’s MPR decision, say policy should lower lending costs

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Experts analyse CBN’s MPR decision, say policy should lower lending costs

Economy

5 months ago

Economists say the CBN Monetary Policy decision to retain interest rates but narrow the policy corridor signals cautious easing expected to cut interbank costs.

Anita Joseph’s marriage: New details emerge as insider shares troubling turning point

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Anita Joseph’s marriage: New details emerge as insider shares troubling turning point

Celebrities

5 months ago

New info surfaced regarding the reported end of the marriage between actress Anita Joseph and her husband, Michael Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish.

TTP calls for stakeholders unity as its electronic call-up system transforms port logistics

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TTP calls for stakeholders unity as its electronic call-up system transforms port logistics

Maritime

5 months ago

TTP’s MD Jama Onwubuariri urges adoption of digital solutions like Eto, which has scheduled 3.38 million truck movements and eased congestion at Nigerian ports.

Ryan Garcia speaks on Burna Boy's show boycott: "Without your people, you are no superstar"

Ryan Garcia speaks on Burna Boy's show boycott: "Without your people, you are no superstar"

Music

5 months ago

American boxer Ryan Garcia reacts to Burna Boy's controversial treatment of fans, agreeing that the Afrobeat star's attitude is damaging his love for his fans.

Benue: Governor Alia dismisses defection rumours to ADC as malicious campaign

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Benue: Governor Alia dismisses defection rumours to ADC as malicious campaign

Politics

5 months ago

Governor Hyacinth Alia dismissed rumours of defection to ADC, calling them a malicious campaign, while affirming his commitment to strengthening APC in Benue State.

Guinea-Bissau coup: AU, ECOWAS receive urgent instructions, junta told what to do within 180 days

Guinea-Bissau coup: AU, ECOWAS receive urgent instructions, junta told what to do within 180 days

Africa

5 months ago

After the Guinea-Bissau coup, Timi Frank issued urgent instructions to AU and ECOWAS and warned the military junta on what it must do within the next 180 days.

Dayo Amusa's fiery voice note warning to Lizzy Anjorin leaks online: "Keep my child off your lips"

Dayo Amusa's fiery voice note warning to Lizzy Anjorin leaks online: "Keep my child off your lips"

Nollywood

5 months ago

Dayo Amusa reacts to Lizzy Anjorin’s taunts during her son's first birthday celebration, sending a stern warning not to involve her son in any online drama.

Afghan national identified as suspected shooter in White house ambush

Afghan national identified as suspected shooter in White house ambush

US

5 months ago

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal was identified as the suspected shooter in a White House ambush that left two National Guard troops critically wounded.

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